Tragic Collapse at Amritsar Gurdwara: Two Women Dead, Seven Injured
Iron shuttering collapses at Amritsar gurdwara; 2 dead, 7 injured
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A tragic incident occurred at Gurdwara Shaheed Ganj Baba Deep Singh Ji in Amritsar, Punjab, India, where iron shuttering plates collapsed during a prayer service, resulting in two fatalities and seven injuries. The victims were participating in the construction of a langar hall when the structure failed due to strong winds.
- 01The deceased victims were identified as Rajrani and Kulwinder Kaur.
- 02One of the injured individuals remains in critical condition, and another is a minor.
- 03The incident happened during a busy Sunday service when many devotees were present.
- 04Harjinder Singh Dhami, president of the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee, visited the injured and expressed condolences.
- 05The SGPC is providing free medical treatment to the injured at Sri Guru Ramdas Ji Hospital.
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On Sunday, an unfortunate incident at Gurdwara Shaheed Ganj Baba Deep Singh Ji in Amritsar, Punjab, India, led to the deaths of two women and injuries to seven others. The collapse occurred when iron shuttering plates fell during a prayer service for the construction of a new langar hall. Preet Inder Singh, the Assistant Commissioner of Police (South), reported that a group of women was reciting prayers beneath the roof when the structure gave way due to strong winds, which caused the shuttering plates to slip from the framework. The victims, identified as Rajrani and Kulwinder Kaur, were rushed to the hospital by police and volunteers, with one injured person in critical condition and another being a minor. Harjinder Singh Dhami, the president of the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC), visited the injured and expressed deep condolences to the families of the victims. He confirmed that the SGPC is providing free medical treatment at Sri Guru Ramdas Ji Hospital. Legal action will be initiated following a thorough investigation into the incident.
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This incident highlights safety concerns regarding construction practices at religious sites, particularly during high-traffic periods.
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